Regulatory and Corporate Counsel

Overview

This role involves providing legal guidance and support across a broad range of corporate matters, with a primary focus on regulatory compliance, privacy, consumer protection, and emerging technology issues, including artificial intelligence. The position requires strong expertise in data privacy, AI governance, regulatory analysis, and complex commercial transactions. The legal counsel will collaborate closely with teams across the organization to navigate evolving legal requirements, manage risk, and develop practical solutions that support innovation and business growth. This position reports directly to the Chief Legal Officer.

While candidates based in the San Francisco Bay Area are preferred, qualified remote candidates residing in California will also be considered.

Responsibilities

• Lead U.S. and international data privacy and consumer protection compliance initiatives, including GDPR, CPRA, HIPAA, COPPA, and PIPEDA compliance.
• Oversee the company's privacy policies and related governance programs.
• Assess legal, regulatory, and operational risks associated with AI-enabled products and services, including data governance, confidentiality, intellectual property ownership, and emerging AI regulatory frameworks.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to analyze complex legal and regulatory issues, provide practical guidance, and support business initiatives in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Support compliance efforts related to EU and member-state privacy, cybersecurity, and data protection requirements.
• Advance legal department AI initiatives by identifying and leveraging AI tools for legal drafting, contract review, regulatory compliance, and workflow automation.
• Help develop and maintain responsible AI use guidelines.
• Review, draft, negotiate, and advise on complex commercial agreements and other corporate matters as needed within a generalist legal team structure.

Requirements

• JD degree and active California Bar membership.
• Minimum of 5 years of legal experience, including in-house experience and at least 3 years at a major law firm.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret complex and evolving legal and regulatory requirements and translate them into clear, practical, and actionable business guidance.
• Strong knowledge of international, federal, and state privacy laws, including GDPR, CPRA, COPPA, and PIPEDA.
• Experience analyzing and advising on complex regulatory frameworks, including those administered by the FCC, FTC, and HIPAA.
• Experience developing effective compliance programs and policies.
• Experience supporting businesses operating in regulated industries is strongly preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including strong drafting, negotiation, and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to exercise sound judgment in situations involving ambiguity or incomplete information.
• Highly organized, self-motivated, and able to manage multiple priorities and projects independently while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary range for candidates within the San Francisco Bay Area: $175,000 - $240,000 USD.
• Actual base pay depends on factors such as education, skills, experience, and specific location.
• Eligibility for bonuses, sales incentives (target included in OTE), and/or stock in the form of Restricted Stock Units (RSUs).
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance for employees and eligible dependents.
• Choice of HMO, PPO, or PPO with a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) including Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions.
• Employer-paid income protection benefits including Basic Life and AD&D, Short- and Long-term disability.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for healthcare and dependent care.
• Commuter benefits.
• Voluntary accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and legal insurance.
• 401(k) plan with employer match and Roth options.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
• Paid time off, sick time, and observed corporate holidays.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Life balance benefits including travel assistance services and identity theft protection.
• Additional benefits such as discount programs, credit union access, and Medicare assistance.

Location

Candidates based in the San Francisco Bay Area are preferred; however, qualified remote candidates residing in California will be considered.